This bill mandates that counties and municipalities in Florida establish a daily administration fee for the proper storage of electric vehicles that have been involved in crashes resulting in visible damage to their batteries or battery compartments, or those that have been submerged in salt water. The daily administration fee can be up to three times the amount established under existing regulations and applies when the vehicle owner is incapacitated, unavailable, or does not consent to the vehicle's removal. The bill defines "daily administration fee" and "proper storage," with the latter requiring that the damaged vehicle be stored at a safe distance from combustibles and structures or surrounded by a protective barrier.

Additionally, the bill creates a new section stating that motor vehicle insurers are not obligated to cover costs related to the storage of electric vehicles beyond what is specified in their contracts. It also amends existing statutes to include the daily administration fee as a reasonable service charge that towing-storage operators can impose. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 260 Filed: 713.78
S 260 c1: 713.78